 USA TODAY | Azarenka routs Sharapova for Australian Open title USA TODAY MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) – Victoria Azarenka had produced one of the most lopsided Australian Open final victories to capture a Grand Slam title and the No. 1 ranking for the first time. She started celebrating on Rod Laver Arena, then suddenly did a ... Australian Open: Azarenka routs Sharapova Azarenka steamrolls Sharapova to win Australian Open, take No. 1 Shabby Sharapova falls at last hurdle again |
 The Guardian | 'Inexcusable' language on immigration alienating Latino voters, Republicans told The Guardian Senior Republicans including the brother of the former president George Bush have warned the party to avoid using "harsh, intolerable and inexcusable" language about illegal immigration or risk alienating Latino voters. The Florida senator, Marco Rubio ... Romney surging in Fla., but Gingrich attacking Feisty Newt Gingrich stakes campaign on electability Gingrich Under Fire From Conservative Media |
 The Associated Press | Pipeline set afire, 9 die in fresh Syria violence The Associated Press BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian government forces clashed with anti-regime army defectors across the country on Saturday, as the Arab League's chief and the prime minister of Qatar were set to depart for New York to seek UN support for the latest Arab plan to end ... Syrian Forces Press Crackdown After UN Body Disagrees on Draft United Nations Tackles Power Transition in Syria on Deadly Day of Protests Russia Clashes with Europeans, Arabs Over Syria UN Resolution |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Navy wants commando 'mothership' in Middle East Washington Post The Pentagon is rushing to send a large floating base for commando teams to the Middle East as tensions rise with Iran, al-Qaeda in Yemen and Somali pirates, among other threats. In response to requests from US Central Command, which oversees military ... navy plans a commando 'mothership' Navy converting ship into floating commando base in Middle East US plans Mid-East 'mothership' |
 Los Angeles Times | California adopts “clean car” rules California adopts 'clean car' rules U-T San Diego By JASON DEAREN AP California air regulators passed sweeping emission standards Friday that will require one in seven of the new cars sold in the state in 2025 be an electric or other zero-emission vehicle. The policy adopted unanimously by the ... California orders hike in number of super clean cars California air board to vote on landmark electric-car rules California Passes New Auto Emission Rules |
 USA TODAY | Claims Pakistan knew of bin Laden Sydney Morning Herald WASHINGTON: The US Secretary of Defence, Leon Panetta, still believes that someone in authority in Pakistan knew where Osama bin Laden was hiding before US forces went in to find him, he said in a TV interview being broadcast today. Leon Panetta concern over Bin Laden 'informer' Shikal Afridi Biden says advised Obama against Abbottabad raid Panetta cites key intelligence on bin Laden raid |
 Los Angeles Times | California high court backs panel's new state Senate districts Los Angeles Times Even if a GOP-backed proposal to scrap the new plan qualifies for the November ballot, the map produced by a citizens commission is 'clearly the most appropriate' for the election, the court says. Justice Goodwin Liu cautioned that the ruling may have ... California court OKs redrawn political boundaries Cuomo says he will veto NY redistricting plan Court uphold newly drawn state Senate districts |
 Daily Mail | Former Mayor Kevin Hagan White dies at 82 Boston.com By Brian C. Mooney, Globe Staff Kevin Hagan White, a political figure who helped transform Boston into a world-class city during 16 often turbulent years as mayor, died last night in his Beacon Hill home, his family said in a statement. Former Boston Mayor Kevin White, who led city during racially turbulent 1970s ... Ex-Boston Mayor Kevin White dies at 82 Kevin H. White, Mayor Who Led Boston in Busing Crisis, Dies at 82 |
 CBC.ca | "Barefoot Bandit" gets 6.5 years of federal time Reuters By Laura L. Myers | SEATTLE (Reuters) - A serial burglar nicknamed the "Barefoot Bandit" was sentenced on Friday in Seattle to 6-1/2 years in prison for his guilty plea to federal charges stemming from a sensational, two-year crime spree as a ... 'Barefoot Bandit' sentenced to 6 1/2 years 'Barefoot Bandit' gets federal sentence 'Barefoot Bandit' Courtroom Drama Ends With 6-1/2 Year Sentence |
 The Associated Press | Afghans blast French plan to withdraw troops early The Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — France's plans to withdraw its combat troops from Afghanistan a year early drew harsh words Saturday in the Afghan capital, with critics accusing French President Nicolas Sarkozy of putting domestic politics ahead of Afghans' ... France pushes faster Afghan withdrawal French pull out early France plans early Afghanistan withdrawal |
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